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Zac Veen named PCL Player of the Week

Colorado Rockies top outfield prospect Zac Veen (no. 9 PuRP) has been named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for the week of August 3rd through August 9th.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / August 10

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: single-ballot players

The mid-season Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) voting period has finished, so it’s time to reveal the community’s top 30 prospects in the Colorado system.

Jordan Romano News / Purple Row / August 10

How Rockies TV set up Jordan Romano’s closer entrance

For the entirety of the 2026 MLB season, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer had been clear: The Rockies would not have a closer. Instead, they would be more flexible, using their bullpen staff to maximum effect based on the situation facing the team.

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Zac Veen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 9

Rockies Prospect Zac Veen Produces One of Baseball's Biggest Games in 2026

The Colorado Rockies are realizing that outfielder Zac Veen is not playing around with what he's doing at the plate. On Saturday, Veen put together one of the most productive games of the 2026 season at any level of professional baseball while playing for Triple-A Albuquerque.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / August 9

Rockies drop yet another rubber match in 7-4 loss to the Cardinals

The Colorado Rockies dropped yet another rubber match—putting their record in such contests at 3-13 this season—in their series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Jake McCarthy News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 9

Rockies' Jake McCarthy Made MLB History With Incredible Versatility

Jake McCarthy put on a strong slugging display while showing off his ability on the basepaths. He finished 4-for-5 with two home runs, four runs scored, three RBI and two stolen bases in Colorado’s 8-6 win.

Jake McCarthy News / Field Level Media / August 9

Rockies' Jake McCarthy eager for another stellar effort vs. Cardinals

After producing one of his best individual performances Saturday night, Colorado Rockies leadoff hitter Jake McCarthy hinted at the reason he is having the best season of his career.

Jake McCarthy News / Field Level Media / August 8

Jake McCarthy's historic night powers Rockies past Cards

Jake McCarthy went 4-for 5 with two home runs, three RBIs and four runs to help the Colorado Rockies break a four-game losing streak Saturday with an 8-5 victory against the St.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 8

1 Rockies Prospect Begging for Inevitable Debut Before Season Comes to Close

There was a battle of the ages brewing going into this season for the Colorado Rockies between a pair of young guns: TJ Rumfield and Charlie Condon. Who would play first base?

T.J. Rumfield News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 8

Rockies' TJ Rumfield Continues Hot Month of August in Loss to Cardinals

The Colorado Rockies dropped their series opening game to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday 3-2 in an absolute nailbiter. But there is good news to come out of the loss to the Cardinals.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 7

Colorado Rockies Expecting Big Things From 19-Year-Old Outfielder

It seems like everywhere that you look in the Colorado Rockies' farm system, there's an extremely young player who has a ceiling as high as the state's famed mountain range.

John Brebbia News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Red Sox To Sign John Brebbia To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox are adding veteran reliever John Brebbia on a minor league agreement, reports Tom Caron of NESN. The right-hander was released by the Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate on Tuesday, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker.

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Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Rockies' Warren Schaeffer Reacts to Mickey Moniak Extension

Despite trade speculation surrounding him, the Colorado Rockies have doubled down on outfielder Mickey Moniak. The 28-year-old officially signed a two-year, $16.25 million contract extension on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4

Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut

Peralta made his Rays debut on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, and his performance fell right in line with the entire season.

Rockies sign resurgent outfielder to two-year extension

Rays get their catcher in Liam Hicks

Rays bolster rotation by adding Tyler Wells from Orioles

White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle

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Parker Mushinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Rockies Select Parker Mushinski

The Rockies announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Parker Mushinski. Due to yesterday’s deadline dealings, there was a vacancy on the active roster and two on the 40-man, so no corresponding moves were needed.

Mickey Moniak News / Yardbarker / August 4

Rockies sign resurgent outfielder to two-year extension

Outfielder Mickey Moniak had been heavily featured in trade rumors ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Instead, he will be a part of the Colorado Rockies core as they look to return to relevance.

New Colorado Rockies front office acquires six players on first trade deadline day

Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

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Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / August 4

New Colorado Rockies front office acquires six players on first trade deadline day

DENVER – The first trade deadline for the Colorado Rockies new front office saw a lot of their best talent staying put and six new players joining the organization.

Nick Frasso News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Rockies Promote Nick Frasso To Active Roster

The Rockies have called up right-hander Nick Frasso from Triple-A to fill one of the roster holes created by the team’s three deadline day trades. Frasso will be making his Major League debut whenever he appears in a game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

Just ahead of the 6:00 p.m. deadline Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers struck a deal with the Colorado Rockies for a right-handed reliever who has rejuvenated his career this season.

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

Tarik Skubal will become Brewers' biggest regret

Report details how Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade over Rays, Brewers

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

White Sox add catching depth with acquisition of Joey Bart

The Atlanta Braves acquired Joey Bart just over a month ago when Sean Murphy went down with an injury. Now, with Murphy healthy and ready to return, Bart has been traded for the second time this season and goes from one first-place team to another.

White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle

White Sox acquire bullpen help from Mets

Cubs make another rotation addition with trade for Braxton Garrett

Orioles trade three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman to AL East rival

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Brenton Doyle News / Yardbarker / August 3

White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz has already been busy ahead of Monday's 6 PM EST trade deadline, adding Luis Castillo in a trade with the

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

White Sox acquire bullpen help from Mets

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / August 1

Colorado’s plan for Cole Carrigg now that Brenton Doyle has returned

DENVER – It’s not often that the return of a two-time Gold Glove Award winner is viewed as being problematic. For a team like the Colorado Rockies, it’s the first good problem in a long time.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them

The Pittsburgh Pirates invented a new way to lose an important game on Friday, dropping a staggering 8-7 game to the Cincinnati Reds that extended their losing streak to four games. They are now 5-9 since the All-Star break.

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